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Job Overview:<\/strong> The vision of the IRC Atlanta Youth Program is that refugee youth will have the skills and resources necessary to succeed in their new academic setting. The Family Engagement Specialist works within the My New School program and will support the enrollment of eligible school-aged refugee youth into local schools. The Family Engagement Specialist supports access to education at all levels, helps families better understand, connect, and engage with local school systems, increases access to school information and resources, and leads family outreach and referral initiatives. The Family Engagement Specialist reports to the School Success Coordinator. They will supervise volunteers and interns, build relationships with partners and schools, and lead activities for families to assist with school success and family access.<\/p>\n Major Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:<\/p>\n Education Case Management<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Support the enrollment of all school-aged youth resettled by IRC in Atlanta into local schools, including transporting families in IRC vehicles.<\/p>\n \u2022 Conduct school intake interviews, gather school history information, complete family needs assessments, and support with online school enrollment applications.<\/p>\n \u2022 Help design and implement weekly expanded School Orientation workshops for newcomer families and youth to support transition into U.S K-12 school.<\/p>\n \u2022 Conduct pre- and post-assessments to evaluate caregiver understanding of U.S. school attendance and participation requirements.<\/p>\n \u2022 Receive and respond to referrals from IRC\u2019s internal referral system, collaborating with various staff across IRC\u2019s programs.<\/p>\n \u2022 Connect with school districts to identify key contacts, facilitate the enrollment process, and gather feedback from school districts to improve IRC\u2019s partnership with school districts<\/p>\n \u2022 Utilize interpretation services, conduct family outreach, attend school meetings, and provide systems navigation and support to improve families\u2019 connections with schools and enhance students\u2019 engagement<\/p>\n \u2022 Build supportive relationships with refugee youth and families utilizing a trauma informed approach to support students\u2019 academic and long-term goals.<\/p>\n Program Monitoring and Reporting<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Assist with data collection and tracking to meet funder requirements and internal program monitoring and evaluation. Ensure required intake documents are fully completed, and service plans updated as appropriate.<\/p>\n \u2022 Complete case notes and maintain case files for all clients served.<\/p>\n \u2022 Gather feedback to improve IRC\u2019s partnership with districts and schools.<\/p>\n Program Support<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Meet weekly with IRC School Success Coordinator to discuss assignments, trouble shoot cases, and receive support and feedback.<\/p>\n \u2022 Refers complex cases to the School Success Caseworker<\/p>\n \u2022 Participate in all program meetings, staff development activities, and fully engage as a member of the IRC team.<\/p>\n \u2022 Participate in RAI Education & Youth networking and learning events, such as the Youth Community of Practice and annual Virtual Summit<\/p>\n \u2022 Comply with all policies, procedures, and protocols of the agency.<\/p>\n \u2022 Other duties as assigned.<\/p>\n Job Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n Education:<\/strong> Bachelor\u2019s degree in education, social work or related field of study preferred.<\/p>\n Work Experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Minimum of two years professional experience in an educational or social services setting, family engagement or youth case management strongly preferred<\/p>\n \u2022 Experience working with refugee and\/or immigrant populations; cross-cultural or overseas experience.<\/p>\n \u2022 Experience working with multi-lingual learners or supporting families of multi-lingual learners.<\/p>\n Demonstrated Skills & Competencies:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Strong understanding of how to navigate the US school system, the rights of immigrant families, and individual advocacy<\/p>\n \u2022 Experience with\/knowledge of educational case management best practices<\/p>\n \u2022 Training and facilitation skills, experience leading workshops with diverse multilingual youth and adults<\/p>\n \u2022 Flexible and adaptable \u2013 able to quickly problem solve and change plans and activities according to student need or unexpected circumstances.<\/p>\n \u2022 Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.<\/p>\n \u2022 Ability to work well with people of diverse cultural backgrounds.<\/p>\n \u2022 Ability to work well independently and as part of a team. Ability to responsibly self-manage time and tasks.<\/p>\n \u2022 Ability to maintain responsibility for multiple tasks in the context of a diverse, fast-paced work environment.<\/p>\n \u2022 Fluent in predominant language of local client a plus but not required (Dari, Pashto, Arabic, Swahili, Kinyarwanda, Spanish, Burmese etc.).<\/p>\n \u2022 Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to use the internet and other digital tools for data entry, research, and to support clients\u2019 digital literacy.<\/p>\n \u2022 Valid driver\u2019s license and access to a personal, insured vehicle.<\/p>\n Working Environment:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and \u2018field\u2019 time within the Clarkston and Stone Mountain area, including home visits and school visits.<\/p>\n \u2022 May require occasional weekend and\/or evening work.<\/p>\n Compensation:<\/strong><\/p>\n Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.<\/p>\n US Benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n The IRC offers a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. All US employees are eligible for sick time, a 403b retirement savings plans: up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus an 3-7% additional IRC contribution, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support in times of crisis and mental health struggles.<\/p>\n In addition, full-time employees are eligible for 10 US paid holidays, 20-25 paid time off days, disability & life insurance, medical, dental, and vision insurance (employee contribution starting at $135, $7, and $5 per month respectively) and FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs. Part-time employees are eligible for a proportionate amount of paid time off. These additional benefits apply to employees who work at least 6 months within a 12 month time period.<\/p>\n **Standard of Professional Conduct:**The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way \u2013 our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.<\/p>\n Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:<\/strong> The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.<\/p>\n https:\/\/careers.rescue.org\/us\/en\/job\/req54750\/Family-Engagement-Specialist<\/a><\/p>\nHow to apply<\/h2>\n